How Do I Reassign an Assignment in Canvas?

Last updated on May 16, 2025

Sometimes, a student may need to resubmit an assignment. They may have uploaded the wrong file, made an error in their submission, or need to add more content. In Canvas, students cannot resubmit on their own once the assignment is submitted. As the instructor, you’ll need to manually reassign the assignment to allow a resubmission.

Note: There are four requirements to make reassigning possible in Canvas:

1. Reassigning can only be done for assignments—it cannot be done for a graded quiz or graded discussion. 
2. You must leave a comment in the submission comment box. This can be as simple as writing, “Reassigned.”
3. The student must have already submitted the assignment at least once.
4. Reassigning an assignment must be done through SpeedGrader. Review the CTLD FAQ on How to Access SpeedGrader to learn more.

Directions

1. Navigate to the Canvas course you would like to work in.
2. Navigate to the assignment you would like to reassign to a student.
3. Click on the assignment name.
4. Click Speedgrader in the upper right corner.
5. Navigate to the student’s submission you would like to reassign in the SpeedGrader menu.
6. Leave a comment in the comment box.
7. Click Submit underneath the comment box.
8. Click the Reassign button beneath the comment box.